Yummy Cosmetics!
You know when you run into something so delightful and unique that you wonder why no one ever told you about it even though it’s been around for a while? That’s how I felt when I stumbled across the Crazy Rumors site a few weeks ago. Where had this adorable hamlet of lip balm cuteness been hiding and how had it evaded all my previous Google trolling?!
I got my hands on a few of these excellent balms and haven’t let go since.
Price: RM14.20 a tube. But worth it, I think.
Glide: Truly, truly creamy. The glide is thick, silky and luxurious, not unlike an oversize comforter in the middle of winter.
Appearance: I’m sorry to gush, but everything about Crazy Rumors is ADORABLE. The whole package- the site, the tubes, their cards, their brochures- is immaculately executed and full of fun and energy. Their presentation makes me want to cry, it’s so good. And each clear tube is marked either “Perk” or “Brew” on the label and has its own coordinated color scheme and wonderful fonts. Simply delightful.
Flavor/Smell: The balms come in twelve varieties. I tried one of the Perk (Irish Cream), one of the Brew (Plum Apricot), one of the A La Mode (Raspberry Sherbet), one of their Gumball (Cherry Bubble) and two of the Candy Cane (Pear and Peppermint). All were fabulous. Light, refreshing and additively great smelling. Whether you like coffee or prefer tea or even candy, you’ll find a flavor that just floors you. The balms are naturally flavored and slightly sweet thanks to stevia, a sweet herb. I often dislike sweetness in balms, but here I found the natural sweetener to be subtle and very complimentary to the flavors. In short, yummy!
Lasting Power: You don’t want to be stuck with a stick you have to use every ten minutes. Most sticks do the job well enough, but some are either poor performers or real troopers. These balms are definitely the latter, lasting for hours and retaining their wonderful scents almost as long. I think the only reason I do reapply is because I love the way the smell and taste so much. Even my sister loves them.
My goal is to buy all twenty five flavors. 